Recent AAP
The Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for the "Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10105" ran from May 21 to June 25, 2025 and has now concluded.
Once the results have been certified by the Corporate Officer, they will be included on an upcoming Council meeting agenda. Following that, the District will share the results through a news release on saanich.ca and through updates on its social media channels.
AAP Elector Eligibility Requirements
Alternative Approval Process Policy
Reports to Council:
Development and Transaction Options Analysis (August 23, 2024)
Under the AAP, Council may adopt Bylaw No. 10105 unless at least 10% of electors in the District of Saanich submit written opposition. If fewer than 10% oppose, the bylaw will proceed to adoption. The AAP applies to the entirety of Saanich. With 87,353 eligible electors in the District of Saanich, at least 8,735 valid Elector Response Forms must be returned to prevent adoption of the bylaw, without elector assent.